Defect Description For Recall
Certain VMI/Ricon 1200, 2000, And 5500 Series Wheelchair Lifts Manufactured Between June 12 And July 1, 2005, Installed As Original Equipment On Certain Speciality Vehicles. The Vertical Support Arms Were Improperly Welded Which Fails To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, Platform Lift Systems For Motor Vehicles.
Make Of Vehicle
RICON
Model Of Vehicle
2000
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06E085000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
In The Event This Condition Occurs During Passenger Operations It May Not Be Possible To Close The Lift Door Causing The Vehicle Interlocks To Remain Engaged Preventing Movement Of The Vehicle Or The Ability To Load Or Unload Passengers With Disabilities From The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
VMI Will Notify Owners And Replace Both Vertical Arms Even If Only One Arm Is Cracked. The Recall Began On May 6, 2006. Owners May Contact VMI’S Technical Support Department At 800-348-8267.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vantage Mobility International, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20050612
End Of Manufacture
20050701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
98
Date Owners Notified
20060509
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Vantage Mobility International, Llc
Date Report Received
20061017
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403